Under an equal sky
Classical dancer Alokananda Roy’s dance project for prisoners serving life sentences in West Bengal’s correctional institutions helps build self-esteem and gives the prisoners hope and purpose
Ashvasan: The night is not here yet
Musician Lalitha Ubhayaker founded Ashvasan when she was grieving for her mother. Today, through 10-odd recreation centres spread across the city of Bangalore, Ashvasan works at healing “the self-esteem, dignity and sense of purpose” of the elderly
Playing for peace
A unique initiative for children in countries ravaged by war and communal conflict uses play to bring about an understanding of the differences between people
Sanganer's no-bars prison gives criminals a new lease of life
In this open prison convicts live with their families, go out to work and pay taxes for water and electricity